{"title":"Junior and Mini runs","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"cardiff-half-junior","title":"Cardiff Half Junior","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"intro\"\u003eEnjoy the atmosphere of the Cardiff Half Marathon weekend!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cardiff Half weekend kicks off the running fever on Saturday morning with a full day of fun activities, entertainment and running for all ages and abilities with the Cardiff Half Junior!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaturday, 3rd October 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cardiff \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration fee:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e £12 for the Fun Run \u0026amp; Future Challengers \u0026amp; £2 for the Toddler Dash - all payable directly to event organiser.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum sponsorship pledge:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's no minimum sponsorship - raise whatever they can!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo sign up\u003c\/strong\u003e: Click the '\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk\/take-part\/cardiff-half-junior\/\"\u003esign up' button\u003c\/a\u003e above to register with the event organisers, then please let us know you're running by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shinecharity.tfaforms.net\/f\/jointeamshine\"\u003efilling in this form\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that Shine does not have any charity places in the Cardiff Half Junior event - you'll need to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk\/take-part\/cardiff-half-junior\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esign up with the organisers\u003c\/a\u003e to get places.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe event offers a no-pressure, \u003cstrong\u003efamily-focused 2.4k Fun Run\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003e50m Toddler Dash\u003c\/strong\u003e for those taking their first steps into physical activity and a \u003cstrong\u003e1-mile Future Challengers race\u003c\/strong\u003e for talented young athletes and junior club runners looking for an accessible and competitive race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy not drag along the rest of your family and friends and enjoy the day? Expect a vibrant atmosphere and loads of support from the crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun Run and Future Challengers race entry includes CHM Junior branded finishers' medals plus chip timing, so you can check your official time after the race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route map for all 3 events can be found\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk\/take-part\/cardiff-half-junior\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the day, there will also be an exciting mix of come and try sports and family entertainment – so even those not taking part can get involved!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccessibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePushchairs and wheelchairs are allowed. Although pushchairs are not permitted in the Future Challengers race, where participants must be aged 8 or over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no set age limit for the Fun Run. However, any runners aged 8 or under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the race. Accompanying adults must purchase their own race entry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToddler Dash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10:30am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s involved:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fun 50m dash aimed at children aged three and under.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included:\u003c\/strong\u003e An adorable mini Cardiff Half Marathon Junior race number to wear on the day and a commemorative finisher's sticker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuture Challengers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11:00am (Boys U11\/U13), 11:15am (Girls U11\/U13), 11:30am (U15\/U17s Mixed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s involved:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 1-mile race for club athletes and competitive runners aged between 9 and 17 years looking to race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chip timing and finisher’s medal. There will be awards for Under 11s, 13s, 15s and 17s*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Run\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11:45am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s involved:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fun 2.4K race for all the family, with no pressure on setting fast times or running all the way around. Accompanying adults welcome! (and required to run with all children under 8)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chip timing and finisher’s medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccompanying adults:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults who do not wish to receive a finisher's medal or official finish time may purchase a cheaper accompanying adult entry for £3. Simply select the number of accompanying adult bibs you would like when completing the child entry form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMore information abou\u003cspan\u003et all of the events can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk\/take-part\/cardiff-half-junior\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shine Charity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58370571207000,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4625\/7496\/files\/cardiff-2024-family-fun-run.jpg?v=1788374457"},{"product_id":"junior-mini-great-south-run","title":"Junior \u0026 Mini Great South Run","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"intro\"\u003eExperience the atmosphere of the Great South Run with this event!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Junior \u0026amp; Mini Great South Run events are back in 2026!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s not just grown-up runners who love to be by the seaside – mini and junior runners love it, too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive younger athletes a taste of that big event buzz with an entry into the 1.4km AJ Bell Mini (3-8) or the 2.5km Junior (9-15) Great South Run and kickstart a lifelong love of being active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith some crazy costumes, entertainment \u0026amp; music and so much more, you’re guaranteed a fantastic day out, plenty of sea air and an unforgettable finish line feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappening on the day before the Great South Run, on top of lots of high fives and cheering supporters and an incredible sense of achievement, all runners will get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA shiny medal to show to all of your friends and a t-shirt to wear on the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA safe, secure and fun filled route\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBragging rights of being part of the biggest and best kids running events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lT8CDICj1Uk\"\u003ehighlights video\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom last year's event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd have a look at the route maps\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatrun.org\/events\/junior-mini-great-south-run\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor these events please\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatrun.org\/events\/junior-mini-great-south-run\/\"\u003esign up\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edirectly with the event organisers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatrun.org\/events\/junior-mini-great-south-run\/\"\u003evia their website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand then please let us know by completing this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shinecharity.tfaforms.net\/f\/jointeamshine\"\u003eshort form\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"underline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"underline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"underline\"\u003eWould your child like to take part?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003eSaturday, 17th October 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portsmouth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration fee:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMini \u0026amp; Junior entry £22 payable direct to the event organisers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum sponsorship pledge:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThere's no minimum sponsorship - just raise whatever you can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that Shine does not have any charity places in the Junior \u0026amp; Mini Great South Runs - it's necessary to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatrun.org\/events\/junior-mini-great-south-run\/\"\u003esign up with the organisers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto get places.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccessibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Great Run events are suitable for wheelchair users. For more info please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatrun.org\/faqs\/\"\u003esee their FAQs\u003c\/a\u003e and scroll down to 'Wheelchair Entries'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMini entrants (3-8 yrs) must run with a parent, each child should be entered into the event. When you receive your child's race number there will be an adult race bib with it. 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Please read the information on their website under\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatrun.org\/faqs\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etheir FAQs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMini entrants (3-8 yrs) must run with a parent, each child should be entered into the event. When you receive your child's race number, there will be an adult race bib with it. If both parents wish to run with their child, you can collect an additional adult bib on the day from the event's Information Point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJunior entrants (9+) do not need to be accompanied by an adult, although this can be requested upon entry if required, each child should be entered into the event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on child, parent and family entries, please click\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatrun.org\/faqs\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shine Charity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58385163288920,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4625\/7496\/files\/fr-event-bath-miles_13cce988-a120-40a4-9efe-7a53c673280b.jpg?v=1788434900"}],"url":"https:\/\/shinecharity.org.uk\/collections\/junior-and-mini-runs.oembed","provider":"Shine Charity ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}